How do you move fast on innovation when cybersecurity, procurement and public trust all have to move with you?

City of Atlanta CIO Jason Sankey shares how Atlanta uses pilots, controlled environments and public-private partnerships to test emerging technologies before scaling them across the city. He explains why some promising AI ideas fail the citizen test, how the city is evolving its AI governance from thought leadership to action, and why proof matters more than promises when evaluating technology partners. From predictive water infrastructure and free public Wi-Fi to generative AI and air taxis, the conversation offers a practical look at building a future-ready city without chasing every shiny object—an approach enterprise innovation leaders can apply well beyond government.